…farming practices and workforce development within the industry. Furthermore, the funding is set to be recurring in the future, ensuring ongoing support for the initiative. A substantial portion of the…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
An abundance of rainfall earlier in the year has allowed many growers to implement strategies to recharge groundwater supplies. President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf said…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…are encouraged to serve on committees to help guide the local administration of federal farming programs. “Producers serving on FSA county committees play a critical role in the day-to-day operations…
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
…American business leaders, agriculture and farming industries, the faith-based community, immigration reform groups, and border security experts. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s National Spotlight program here. Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…innovation alongside the Department of Energy, AFT, and other partners across the country,” said Tim Fink, AFT Policy Director. “Together, we are seeking ways to reduce displacement of farming from…
AgNet Weekly: Rebeckah Adcock, VP of US Government Relations, IFPA
The Senate Ag Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research held a hearing June 7 on how the farm bill works for Specialty Crop producers. The Vice…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
He says it’s an act with a cute name and an important purpose. This week, Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) joins Sabrina Halvorson to talk about the Beagle Brigade Act and…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
Kenneth Smith Ramos, former Mexican Chief Negotiator for the NAFTA and USMCA trade deals and current partner at AGON, was one of the speakers at this week’s USMEF Spring Conference….
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…frequently by buyers. The CASP data can be used to illustrate how almond growers are farming responsibly and efficiently. “The growers aren’t selling the crop directly to the buyer, it’s…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
The Biden Administration this week announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers. They say the funding will help…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
The USDA gets a pat on the back for its investments in organic farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rodale Institute The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…Rice Production Program are established in H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Producers with 75 percent or more of their average adjusted gross income (AGI) coming from farming quality…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
The PRIME Act has once again made its way into Congress. Current law exempts custom slaughter of animals from federal inspection regulations, only if the meat is for personal, household,…